Running Wilde

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 2010
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
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  1. woodjj
    Sep 25, 2010
    10
    Yes, this episode is not the cumulative greatness that was all 3 seasons of arrested development. No, this episode was not the funniest, cleverest written episode of arrested development. This was Running Wilde, and although it falls short of Arrested Developments epic crescendo of humor, layered with layers and layers of expertly written dialogue, it is still seething with potential.Yes, this episode is not the cumulative greatness that was all 3 seasons of arrested development. No, this episode was not the funniest, cleverest written episode of arrested development. This was Running Wilde, and although it falls short of Arrested Developments epic crescendo of humor, layered with layers and layers of expertly written dialogue, it is still seething with potential. To me it seems like the creators and participants of Running Wilde had 21 minutes to outdo arrested development or be considered a failure and by judging by the reviews from reality show loving critics and users, they consider it to be a failure. Put aside your thoughts and preconceptions and just accept what your watching and be prepared to look deep into the humor and not just take it for face value. A top notch pilot segueing into what I hope to be a long-running, much appreciated show and not another much missed show like Arrested Development.… Expand
  2. KundK
    Sep 27, 2010
    8
    This, slightly less absurd and more attuned to the mainstream tastes, sitcom style reworking of "Arrested Development" humour promises to be hilarious when we get know the characters a little better.
  3. SideshowJared
    Sep 26, 2010
    9
    Thanks Woodjj. My sentiments exactly. The criticisms seem to be coming from the culmination of 50-some episodes of "Arrested". You don't know these characters yet, people, and if you carefully examine this pilot in comparison to the "Arrested" pilot, you'll see a similarity in the focus of character over comedy. The pilot for "Arrested" is great, but it's not that funny. It's funniestThanks Woodjj. My sentiments exactly. The criticisms seem to be coming from the culmination of 50-some episodes of "Arrested". You don't know these characters yet, people, and if you carefully examine this pilot in comparison to the "Arrested" pilot, you'll see a similarity in the focus of character over comedy. The pilot for "Arrested" is great, but it's not that funny. It's funniest in hindsight, after you've seen more episodes. It was a way to introduce the characters, and in that sense, "Running Wilde" did the same thing. "Running Wilde" has some interesting strengths to it. It's fast paced, sort of bizarre, and unconventional with a pretty conventional plot. It's grounded in classicism, and it's open to comedic experimentation. Because of these things, it will probably prove to be unlike anything else on television at the moment. Don't forget people, Hurwitz said he wanted to ease the audience into this one before they jump into their more subversive comedy. So stick with it, if you're a fan of "Arrested Development".… Expand
  4. splod
    Oct 29, 2010
    8
    The odd smaltzy moments are a little out of place and the humour isn't as layered or tight as Arrested Development. However, I do like it overall and it does have frequent surreal sparks that make it worth sticking with.
  5. dondraper
    Oct 31, 2010
    10
    Very nice and pleasant show. Not expect something hilarious but funny and good mood. Is not the sequel of arrested development, doesn't pretends to be at all. But it will also became a myth, I'm pretty sure. Keep up the good work.
  6. gdkeen
    Feb 19, 2012
    8
    I watched this show with high expectations when it first aired, and was tremendously disappointed.

    But after watching it again on Netflix, I think my mistake was in comparing it to Arrested Development at all. It's a different type of farce, and has more of an obvious "sitcom" premise, which is probably a turn-off to some comedy snobs. But, shows like The IT Crowd have shown that    I watched this show with high expectations when it first aired, and was tremendously disappointed.

    But after watching it again on Netflix, I think my mistake was in comparing it to Arrested Development at all.

    It's a different type of farce, and has more of an obvious "sitcom" premise, which is probably a turn-off to some comedy snobs. But, shows like The IT Crowd have shown that sitcoms can still be clever, and I see this show as a success in that genre. I laughed quite a bit, at least, and I think it holds up well to a re-viewing.

    Good comedy.    … Expand

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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Jim Scott
    40
    Running Wilde exerts so much energy setting up the jokes that they end up forced. Arnett breaks off a couple of great one-liners, but Running Wilde has a lot of work to do in order to even be a good sitcom, much less a Hall of Famer like Arrested.
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  2. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    30
    The original pilot had funny moments, but also some pacing problems and dead spots-which the final version, unfortunately, if anything made worse. And a second episode that Fox just sent out is no more encouraging.
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  3. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    25
    I just wish he'd [Will Arnett] run away from this dead horse of a sitcom. [11 Oct 2010, p.38]
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